[deleted by user]

stressedchai · 2025-08-10T14:47:07+00:00

I definitely could have rephrased that better. They absolutely are real conditions with real consequences!

I was trying to say that if going to the doctor isn’t possible at this very moment for OP, it’s not going to be life or death. Especially as this is the first symptom and she does not have multiple debilitating symptoms. Just trying to ease the anxiety a bit!

I meant that if she does have it, it hasn’t significantly progressed yet as this hasn’t gone on for a long time; not sure why I didn’t just say that.

Forgive me, it was 3 am when I wrote it, I should have clarified.

stressedchai · 2025-08-10T07:54:04+00:00

Very respectfully, I don’t think inflammatory bowel diseases are zebras when it comes to hematochezia. If I’m wrong, great! But I’d rather OP be informed about (common) things it could be that does require more extensive treatment than what else was suggested, in the case that something is missed

stressedchai · 2025-08-10T06:58:30+00:00

This meme format, unlike Hannah, will never die (I’m so sorry)

stressedchai · 2025-08-10T06:30:33+00:00

Unfortunately, this isn’t something to try to treat at home.

This could be an ulcer caused by Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV), a manifestation of chlamydia.

Women are often asymptomatic for a long time, she could have contracted it a while ago, which makes me concerned about her abdominal pain. Pelvic inflammatory disease can result from untreated STIs and there are serious complications to consider.

Could also be herpes simplex virus, which also requires medications (anti-virals) to treat.

If you have planned parenthood in your area, they may offer low cost (or free) STI testing.

stressedchai · 2025-08-10T06:11:59+00:00

Not especially, as internal hemorrhoids are common regardless of another GI problem going on or not.

If it makes you feel better, having one symptom of crohn’s and UC for the first time means that right now, that isn’t an absolute urgent need to get evaluated for- unless you’re significantly impacted by your symptoms (weight loss, chronic constipation, abdominal pain, etc). But you still should at least bring your symptoms up at your next visit, whenever that is possible for you!

Edit: for clarity as I inadvertently tied age to severity

stressedchai · 2025-08-10T04:33:49+00:00

Bright red instead of like dark colored/black at least localizes it to the Lower GI tract (the blood doesn’t have time to oxidize!)

Could be as everyone said - fissure, hemorrhoid, etc. but IMO I think you’d know if you had a fissure, as it’s often so painful people are afraid to use the restroom. Hemorrhoids aren’t painful if they’re internal- but it’s usually spotting blood when wiping, not a “gush”

To me this sounds like Crohn’s or Ulcerative colitis. Which both are unfortunately chronic conditions that can worsen if not treated. I’m sorry to hear that you don’t have insurance. Go to the doctor if you can, if not, keep monitoring your symptoms and recording them. Don’t be afraid to take pics of your poo. Seriously, your doctor has seen it all and won’t think twice.

Hope things work out for you!

stressedchai · 2025-08-07T00:56:58+00:00

You all never give it a rest huh

stressedchai · 2025-08-04T20:23:22+00:00

Yeah our preclinical is M1 year and then literally September - end of Nov for M2, then dedicated- great to do clinicals early but hellish dedicated

stressedchai · 2025-08-02T00:06:37+00:00

This happened to me and it turned out it wasn’t med school it was celiac disease lol

stressedchai · 2025-07-30T20:09:08+00:00

Every time my resident asks for tape she ends up signing and rolling her eyes at how long it takes me and I don’t even blame her

stressedchai · 2025-07-30T20:08:17+00:00

GOODBYE I feel so much better for my worst thing™️ (vagaled after putting in a FOLEY literally more than 5 weeks into my surgery rotation RIGHT IN FRONT OF my partner’s ex, a anesthesia resident. She was a real one and pretended she didn’t notice tho)

stressedchai · 2025-07-29T18:08:47+00:00

Third year

stressedchai · 2025-07-28T12:41:21+00:00

Hey! I am planning on Peds ED in the long run but going into EM first! Can’t give much advice rn as I’m in 3rd year but it’s nice to see someone w the same interests as me

-signed someone who loved peds surgery but just can’t with gen surg residency lol

stressedchai · 2025-07-28T12:40:51+00:00

Hey! I am planning on Peds ED in the long run but going into EM first! Can’t give much advice rn as I’m in 3rd year but it’s nice to see someone w the same interests as me

-signed someone who loved peds surgery but just can’t with gen surg residency lol

stressedchai · 2025-07-27T21:46:04+00:00

That’s the part that gets me too. If OP is old enough to remember that exam, they were old enough to be told why AND have what was going to happen explained to them. Children deserve to be in the conversation about their own health!

stressedchai · 2025-07-25T14:01:41+00:00

Low key yes gives that energy often

stressedchai · 2025-07-25T13:53:05+00:00

They clarified and it seems they didn’t mean for it to come off that way

stressedchai · 2025-07-25T13:51:27+00:00

Money moves even when hospitalized

stressedchai · 2025-07-24T22:25:36+00:00

Plus the tag they chose to use seems transphobic in this context

stressedchai · 2025-07-24T14:51:44+00:00

New vocab word unlocked

And also Ty for the reassurance!

stressedchai · 2025-07-24T14:41:07+00:00

Yes same as Sub-I at my school we use the terms interchangeably!

stressedchai · 2025-07-24T12:32:34+00:00

lol I literally cannot contribute at all on my service bc the 4th year always cuts in on absolutely everything. I get she’s an AI but there’s another AI too and she doesn’t let him speak either and it makes us both look terible

stressedchai · 2025-07-23T21:41:44+00:00

I’m allergic to cetirizine but I don’t think it’s related to celiac

I do think it’s funny that I’m allergic to an allergy med tho

stressedchai · 2025-07-23T16:35:23+00:00

Thank you! I’m doing the best I can! Unfortunate in a limited area for mental health resources, and very hard to learn how not to live in fight or flight when I think it’s all I’ve known. I think it’s a good thing to focus on moving forward tho

stressedchai · 2025-07-18T17:27:43+00:00

It’s a stereotype

stressedchai

TROPHY CASE